Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V161000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

SVI Trucks filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-03-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V161000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
SVI Trucks
Vehicles affected
16
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-01
Owners notified
2019-03-22

Defect description

SVI Trucks (SVI) is recalling certain 2018 Light Rescue, Heavy Rescue, Fire Engine, Haz-Mat and Wildland emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SVI Trucks has notified owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
SVI TRUCKS Fire Engine2018
SVI TRUCKS HAZ-MAT2018
SVI TRUCKS Heavy Rescue2018
SVI TRUCKS Light Rescue2018
SVI TRUCKS SVI Trucks2018
SVI TRUCKS Wildland2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.